Ben Nye - Nose & Scar Wax Brown

Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax (Fair) is a professional-grade pliable wax for special effects makeup. Its firm yet flexible texture and skin-like translucent tone allow you to sculpt broken noses, scars, bullet wounds, extended chins and any facial feature modification with results that hold up in close-up.

Technical specifications

What it's used for

Designed to temporarily and realistically alter facial features. The brown shade makes it ideal for dark to medium skin tones and works under any type of character makeup.

• Broken, crooked or swollen noses for facial trauma effects
• Nose or chin extensions in character transformation
• Bullet wounds, abrasions and cuts with volume and relief
• Keloid or irregular scars in various stages of healing
• Prosthetic edge blending: filling and feathering latex-to-skin transitions
• Trauma training and mass casualty simulation exercises
• Halloween, cosplay and theatrical productions

How to use

1. Warm a small amount of wax between your fingers for 20-30 seconds until pliable.
2. Shape the desired form and place it on the target area.
3. Apply Spirit Gum to clean, dry skin, allow to become tacky, then press the wax firmly in place.
4. Blend the edges with a finger or spatula until the transition with the skin is seamless.
5. If the wax feels too sticky, neutralise with Quick Cleanse or a few drops of baby oil.
6. Seal edges with Liquid Latex, apply setting powder and finish with Castor Sealer before applying makeup.
7. Texture the surface with a stipple sponge to mimic skin pores.
8. Remove with a spatula and clean residue with Spirit Gum Remover, Quick Cleanse or soap and water.

Tips for use

Heat is the key

Nose & Scar Wax responds well to body heat. If the wax is too stiff in a cold environment, warm it between your palms before modelling. If it becomes too soft under hot set lights, apply it quickly and let it settle for a few seconds before blending the edges.

Always seal before applying makeup

Without sealing, the wax can absorb makeup and lose its appearance. Always apply a thin coat of Liquid Latex over the entire piece, let it dry, dust with translucent powder and finish with Castor Sealer. This waterproofs the surface and provides a perfect base for any character makeup.

Combine with wound makeup

For more impactful results, add purple and red makeup tones around the wax to simulate bruising and trauma, and apply Thick Blood or Fresh Scab inside the wound to make it look active.

Frequently asked questions